84 m. ago South Lanarkshire Council appoints new Executive Director of Education Resources

Lyndsay McRoberts previously held the post of headteacher at Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride before joining South Ayrshire’s senior management team in early 2022.

Politics

1 hour ago L.A. County pays out $4 billion to victims abused in juvenile facilities and foster homes

Record settlement comes after a 2020 California law waiving the statute of limitations and giving sexual abuse survivors three years to come forward

Economics

2 h. ago South Ayrshire Council face calls for independent inquiry into contract awards as fallout from Martin Dowey row continues

Two local Labour MPs have joined forces to demand an outside probe into how South Ayrshire Council have been doing business.

Events

2 h. ago Moment defeated Swiss fencers refuse to face Israeli flag during European championship medal ceremony in show of 'empathy' over 'great human suffering'

The Swiss under-23 fencing team came second and won the silver medal in the European U23 Fencing Championship in Estonia on Saturday, with Israel winning gold and Italy winning bronze.

Politics

3 h. ago King Charles' cancer journey timeline in full as he holds touching reception for charities

Buckingham Palace announced the news of King Charles's cancer diagnosis on 5 February 2024. We take a look back at his treatment and recovery - and what fellow royals have said

Politics

3 h. ago Lammy confirms UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition

Two permanent members of UN security council could make move at conference in June on two-state solutionThe UK is in discussion with France and Saudi Arabia over the recognition of a Palestinian state at a June conference convened by the two countries on keeping alive the political path to a two-state solution in the Middle East, the UK foreign secretary has said.David Lammy’s comments mark the first time the UK has acknowledged that a discussion with France about a recognition process around the conference is under way. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago Councillors reject bid by Coatbridge athletics club to buy facilities from North Lanarkshire Council

Airdrie Harriers submitted a community asset transfer bid for the site of the Janet Hamilton Community Centre and Coatbridge Outdoor Sports Centre.

Politics

3 h. ago Dozens of people ill after suspected outbreak at tourist attraction

"We are working closely with partners to investigate these cases and to understand if there is a wider risk to the public."

Science

3 h. ago Ralston Pharmacy set to take on unit next door as plans disclosed Renfrewshire Council application

HAB Architecture, working on behalf of M&D Green, outlined the intention to merge two units in Paisley's Penilee Road.

Politics

4 h. ago Diane Abbott criticises Government for rejecting Sentencing Council guidance

New guidelines from the independent Sentencing Council were scheduled to come into force earlier this month but were delayed.

Politics

4 h. ago Hotel in Shotts seeks permission to remodel its interior and create additional rooms for guests

The Station Hotel has applied to North Lanarkshire Council seeking planning approval for alterations to its internal layout, removing lounge space, a function room and a kitchen area to build four new rooms.

Events

4 h. ago 28 people taken ill after visiting UK tourist attraction in suspected outbreak

Cryptosporidium comes from parasites that live in the faeces of infected animals and can cause illness in humans - at least 28 people have fallen ill in a suspected outbreak

Science

4 h. ago Map: Every council where local elections have been postponed this year

Reform and the Greens have accused the government of denying democracy, while the Liberal Democrats have accused Labour and the Conservatives of a ‘disgraceful stitch-up’

Politics

4 h. ago Spanish holiday hotspot delays tourist tax in win for those planning summer trips

The region is looking for ways to curb overtourism

Politics

4 h. ago Sir Ed Davey signs ‘magic spatulas’ during local election visit

Sir Ed visited Lib Dem campaigners in Tunbridge Wells feeling ‘optimistic’ about their chances in the elections on Thursday.

Politics

4 h. ago Salford council's new chief executive confirmed after 'turbulent' period

Stephen Young has been appointed to take on the gig.

Politics

5 h. ago Council secure tree protections on entire Toby Carvery site after outrage at historic oak felling

Mitchell & Butlers Retail (MBR), which runs Toby Carvery, has apologised for the upset caused

Politics

5 h. ago Review proposes disbanding RFU council and scrapping ‘dysfunctional’ structure

An independent review group has proposed removing the group once dubbed ‘57 old farts’ by former captain Will Carling

Politics

5 h. ago A look at the nuclear rivals as Pakistan and India hint at military action over Kashmir

A deadly attack on tourists in the disputed Kashmir region last week has spiked tensions

Events

5 h. ago Housing site that could have delivered hundreds of homes is scrapped

There was a lot of opposition to the potential housing site in north east Barry, but the council is now saying it won't be considered due to "deliverability" issues

Society